Gather with us in the UUMC Sanctuary as Rev. Heather Lee, Justice Associate and Youth Director, continues our sermon series on "Christian Simplicity." She'll preach on "But Wait! There's More" (I Timothy 6:6-19). To listen to our sermon archives, visit our UUMC podcast page: http://universityumc.podomatic.com/.

Family Lent Quest | After our 11 am worship service, Courtyard

Join us for UUMC's annual Family Lent Quest. Each Sunday, participating families will be given different weekly clues for a 15-minute scavenger hunt at the church that leads to the supplies they'll need to complete a Lenten activity during the week, on their own time. Tasks could include giving water bottles to people who are homeless, collecting trash in your neighborhood, and more. Along with the supplies, families will receive a list of related Bible verses that can be read together during the week. For more information, contact Natasha Ulack, our Director of Children's Ministries, at [email protected].  

 

CROP Walk | 2 pm at Camp Mabry
The city's annual CROP Walk is almost here! CROP Hunger Walks help support the overall ministry of Church World Service's hunger-fighting development efforts around the world. In addition, each local CROP Hunger Walk can choose to return up to 25 percent of the funds it raises to hunger-fighting programs in its own community. To join the UUMC team that is taking part in CROP Walk, please contact Rev. Heather Lee, our Justice Associate, at [email protected].

Sunday Evening Worship with Campus Ministry | 7:45 pm, Chapel   
UUMC's Sunday evening worship service takes place in the Harris Chapel at 7:45 pm. All are welcome -- not just college students. For more information, contact Megan Otto, Director of Campus & Young Adult Ministries, at [email protected]
                
Get Involved, Grow in Faith | Social Justice & Missions 
Our community of faith is committed to working toward social justice and caring for the marginalized. "Praxis" serves as our congregation's online hub for news and conversations of social justice and mission at UUMC and within the surrounding Austin community. Please contact Heather Lee, our Justice Associate, at [email protected] with mission or social justice updates, opportunities, pictures and event notices.
 
University UMC News + Church Events
A New Direction: An Invitation to Spiritual Practices During Lent
Explore the rhythms of daily spiritual practices with "A New Direction," our Lenten season guide for UUMC. This year, we're focusing on the spiritual practices of: Prayer, Silence, Vocation, Embodiment, Hospitality, Fasting and Celebration. Follow along with our daily posts on Facebook or visit www.lentenpractices.com.

Love Offering for Nancy Lakinske
UUMC is collecting a love offering in honor of Nancy Lakinske and her 12 years of work as our church receptionist. She will be leaving UUMC this week. If you'd like to make an offering for Nancy, please write "Love Offering" in the memo line of your check. You can drop it in the Sunday offering plate or send it to Cindy Reeves, our Finance & Operations Director. For more information, contact Cindy at [email protected].

Prime Time Birthday Party | Wed. Mar. 4, 1 pm
Come join your friends at UUMC as we celebrate our congregation's winter and early-spring birthdays. Contact Rev. Richard Strait at [email protected] for more information about our ministry programs and fellowship events for senior members.

Fifth Sunday Gathering | Sun. Mar. 29 at 9:45 am, Fellowship Hall
UUMC welcomes Texas Rep. Donna Howard (Austin, District 48) as our "Fifth Sunday" guest and speaker. She'll update us on what's happening at the Texas Capitol during the current legislative session. For more information, please contact Rev. Lisa Blaylock, Associate Pastor, at [email protected]g.
 
Sign up for UUMC's Vacation Church Camp | June 15-19, 9 am to 1 pm
Click here now to register your children and their friends for the best week of the year at University UMC: Vacation Church Camp! Our activities are geared to kids ages 4 through the completion of Fifth Grade. Cost is $25 per child. For more information about camp, contact Natasha Ulack, Director of Children's Ministries, at [email protected].
 
Sing with the UUMC Choir
The UUMC Choir is learning its spring music and new voices are always invited to join the group. Contact Katharine Shields at [email protected] to learn more. The choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 pm.
      
Flowers in the Sanctuary
 
If you'd like to place flowers in the Sanctuary on a special Sunday in the upcoming year, please contact the Church Office at [email protected]. We have openings throughout the spring including:  April 12, and May 3, 10, 24 & 31. Arrangements cost $75. UUMC volunteers later use the flowers to make and deliver arrangements for seniors on their birthdays as well as homebound and hospitalized parishioners.

Young Adult Sunday School Class | 9:45 am, Library  
UUMC's Young Adult Sunday School Class invites you to come join us in the Library for study and fellowship. It's a great way to meet new people and grow in faith. For more information about this class and other adult education opportunities at UUMC, contact Rev. Lisa Blaylock, Associate Pastor, at [email protected].